SBP Blog

Stone Bridge Cafe is a bi-weekly online series from Stone Bridge Press devoted to bringing readers short stories, poems, non-fiction pieces, photographs, and artwork from and/or about East Asia. For submission guidelines and info, follow the link at the bottom of this post.Read More

The concepts of gratefulness and humility exist in practically every facet of Japanese culture and language, from the use of formal speech when talking
to superiors and the subtle gradations of bowing to giving lavish compliments and always conducting oneself appropriately in the homes of others.
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This revised and updated edition of the Japan travel classic and cultural guide gets you wandering from downtown quarters to remote mountaintop
temples and features expanded information on new museums and gardens now open year-round for viewing.